Grants & Program Operations Lead

For The Children; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

For The Children in Santa Ana, California seeks a part-time Program Operations Manager to oversee grant-funded initiatives and ensure program integrity. You will collaborate across departments, manage vendor relationships, and advise on child-safety best practices.

This role emphasizes organization, accountability, and delivering results for vulnerable children. You will report to the Vice President of Training, Programs and HR as part of the Programs Department, coordinating with external

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, budgets, deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and accountability.
• Experience monitoring budgets and expenditures.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication.
• Familiarity with child protection or trauma-informed practices is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day grant-funded initiative management.
• Coordinate reports and documentation for grant funding.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, accountability systems.
• Monitor grant spending with Finance.
• Liaise with funders, evaluators, and project partners.
• Oversee vendor relationships for merchandise and supplies.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

For The Children in Santa Ana, California seeks a part-time Program Operations Manager to oversee grant-funded initiatives and ensure program integrity. You will collaborate across departments, manage vendor relationships, and advise on child-safety best practices.

This role emphasizes organization, accountability, and delivering results for vulnerable children. You will report to the Vice President of Training, Programs and HR as part of the Programs Department, coordinating with external